If you haven't already heard about it, I wanted to let you know that there is a benefit tomorrow night (Friday, January 14, 2011) in Worthington for my cousin Angie (Selberg). She was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago (not too long after graduating from college). It was discovered after a random car accident in a mall parking lot, which was the "trigger" for her MS to "flare" She's been struggling with her health and just living a normal life ever since. You may be wondering why there's a benefit?? WELL, for a very exciting and special reason!! Angie has been accepted for a medical therapy treatment for MS at a stem cell clinic in Panama City, Panama. She will undergo stem cell spin therapy using stem cells from her body. The doctors at this clinic have been treating other MS patients using this procedure which removes stem cells from Angie's body, then spins out the "good cells" (thus, removing the bad ones) and then injecting only the good cells back into her body. The hope is to eliminate most if not all of the bad MS cells so that she will regain control over her body and her life! She's heading to Panama in just a few short weeks (beginning of February) and will be undergoing 8 procedures to inject the purified stem cells back into her body. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and our big 'ol family is very excited for Angie and for what this could mean for her future. If you will be in Worthington, here are the details:
Where: Elks Lodge, Worthington
When: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: Meal served from 5- 7 p.m. (free will donation) with both a silent and a LIVE auction to follow
Also, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is matching monetary donations. If you're interested, let me know. Payments have to be made directly to Thrivent for the match to be made.
I know many of you won't be able to attend, but please include Angie in your prayers as she makes this journey and undergoes the therapy treatments.
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